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[Large Mike]

So, I just came home from GenCon SoCal, where not only did I pick up Cyberpirates and Smuggler Havens, my roommate for the duration was (I'm not kidding) a pirate. Random plug for Sade

So, naturally, I'll be running a pirate game. It'll be set in the Carib, because the Huk seems too bleak (yes, this is me, saying something is too bleak), and Africa seems a little too... cutthroat. I'd kill you all *far* to quickly.

So, we will be having a flamboyant, over the top, pirate game.

This time, I will not be limiting starting cash (although remember these are poeple desperate enough to risk their lives for money), but I will be asking for donations towards the crew again, so give generously. As usual, the guy who gives most gets the top spot, and there is the matter of buying a ship out of this.

Let's hear interest

[Tanka]

*blink blink*

Dude.

Stop it.

You're eating away at my free time.

*runs off to make up good idea for character*

[Large Mike]

That's what I'm here for. Remember, I want a very Pirates of The Carribean, flamboyant, trying to build legends vibe.

[Tanka]

Why don't I have those two books?!

*bash forehead off table*

I have an idea, kind of, and as such, once I get it in a firmer position I'll be throwing questions your way. Hope I don't sound like too much of an idiot asking things that should be basic for people who've read it.

[Fresno Bob]

Sweet, I want to be a pirate!

[Cheese Emperor]

Max avail? rating? BPs? etc. etc.

[Cheese Emperor]

And I'm thinking drone rigger, btw.

[Herald of Verjig...]

"A pirate I was meant to be, trim the sails and roam the seas!"

I prefer magical character types, let me know the restrictions.

Now I have to decide what psychology (and thus magic style) would work...

[Ol' Scratch]

Oh my god! This game sounds fantastic! I've always wanted to play in a Pirate game. Count me in. I can't wait to hear more details about this one. :)

[Large Mike]

Avail as usual, with the following exceptions: Cyber, Bio, etc. :7 Nautical stuff: 9 If the cyber also falls under nautical stuff: 9

BPs: 123. I prefer priority or sum-to-10, and those guys will get priority. I know it's stupid and irrational, but I don't have to be rational.

Oh, also, I will be counting the 'Ship' skill towards more than just driving the damn thing. It'll also cover everyday stuff on the ship. So, I recommend it.

Don't worry about purchasing a ship, I'll do it out of what's donated. Contacts for various supplies and in various ports will be *very* helpful.

And you don't need to have read either of the aforementioned books to play. There's nothing really rules-wise, so...

Don't worry about asking newb question. As a matter of fact, I encourage it.

[Ol' Scratch]

Are we going to be "bad guy" pirates or "Robin Hood" pirates?

[Herald of Verjig...]

I will remind anyone who is uncertain of what choices to make, that combat at sea has a chance of falling overboard and heavy armor can make those swimming TNs painful.

[Digital Heroin]

Damn... and just when I'm way from my tower, and still a couple weeks from my actual books... *shakes a cutlass at ye* I'll have to think of how to make a character with little/no paper or digital book access... but I be wantin' in...

[Fresno Bob]

Sum to 10 is like, As are worth 4, Bs worth 3, Cs worth 2, Ds worth 1, and Es worth nothing, right? So, I can make a mundane human with race and magic at E, and then Attributes and Skills at B, and then Resources at A, or some mix thereof?

[Large Mike]

You should know by now not to ask about good and evil in Shadowrun. You will fall somewhere in the middle, to be determined by you.

[Fresno Bob]

Hella same time post, LM...

[Large Mike]

For Sum-2-10, A is 4, B is 3, C is 2, D is 1, and E is 0.

And, DH, you're talented enough that we can work something out with building that character.

[Large Mike]

Herald, the character seems to pass mustard, but you totally didn't describe him or give him a personality. You really need to do that. Cause the concept of a Wujen pirate is really cool.

[Callidus]

Damn, It's too tempting to not play... *8-> Is there still room? I was thinking of a piloting rigger, mostly boat but possibly with a little drone for fun, either that or a seriously techie rigger... you the guy you rarely see in the daylight and then always covered in oil... *8-> If nothing a game were you've got to start yell "Arh! Jim lad!" *8->

On the character front I'll try and put something together this weekend... still stuck in germany with no books *8-< but will get it to you as soon as....

[toturi]

Maybe a adept pirate....

Furiously thinking of a char concept

[Lindt]

HA! Im all over this. Ill have one (at least numbers) shortly. And yea, hanging out with Mr. Sade will turn anyone into a pirate. just hope he has more bandanas this year at GenCon indy.

[Smed]

Working on a Wind Shaman if theres still room..

[Herald of Verjig...]

[Ol' Scratch]

Just in case you don't see the pop-up, I sent you a PM with a quick sketch of the character I'm thinking about proposing (an ork aspected conjurer hougan of Baron Samedi).

[Blitz]

Me me me!!! I wanna play!!

*bats eyelashes*

I have these two FANTASTIC pirates I made for my one shot. Yin and Yang!! A pair of twins, one's black and the other's an albino :)

Anyone wanna play my better half?

If you want LM..I can email you the files asap

[Large Mike]

heh. Yeah, blitz, you can play either one, just remember to tone it down to starting character level. Oh, wait, wasn't one of them a magician of the physical path? If so, let's maybe not. Otherwise, go crazy.

Herald's the only one to have sent me a complete character and be approved. Anyone feel free to send me character concepts, or numbers, or anything. The thing of the day seems to be PMing my with info. If you really feel like mailing me, though, icedwarf at yahoo.com

[Large Mike]

Lindt, the numbers look solid, but you realize with gear like that, you'll sink to the bottom of the sea as soon as you fall overboard. Also, I intend to set you guys up with a ship, so what are you going to do with that Cigarette Hydrofoil once the game starts? I recommend getting rid of it and putting that money into the crew.

[Tanka]

Few questions, I have a really bad memory.

1) How much is it to Dwaf-size something?

2) Would a peg-leg be considered nautical? :grinbig:

3) Are there options to make things more water-friendly (Say cyberware-wise)?

4) Feelings on created guns? (Cannon Companion, obviously)?

5) If you don't mind the self-created guns, how much would it be to seal a gun so it could fire underwater?

That's all for now.

[Cheese Emperor]

Will the money we put in on the ship at least partially go for ship weapons? Also, can you be a bit more specific on what qualifies as nautical? Finally, what are the thoughts of everyone of getting something like a Yellowjacket autogyro?

[The Grifter]

Hoi, mates. I'm new to these forums, and wanted to get in on a game, so I was told this one was recruiting for players? Anybody wanna give a n00b a chance here? I'm very familiar with Shadowrun (6+ years of playing), and I think a pirate game would be a very unique twist? If so, let me know, I'm coming up with alot of cool character ideas.

[Fresno Bob]

Hmmm...character concept...

Decker...thats out.

I could make a Rigger...wait, thats already taken.

Well, theres always room for an asskicker on a boat, right?

[Herald of Verjig...]

Decker may have a use, paydata can be as valuable as good ol' booty. A decker could also serve the role of back-up rigger.

[Fresno Bob]

Man, I want to make an Elf, but I kind of want to use the priority system. Damn, I'll just use BP. LM knows me, and hopefully likes me. He knows my RP capabilities, and the like.

[Herald of Verjig...]

I used sum to 10, he likes that better than BP.

[Fresno Bob]

I'm going to make an Elvish underwater demolition specialist.

[Tanka]

Priority for me, only because it would've come out the same that way and Sum-to-10.

[Fresno Bob]

You know what? Screw it. I'll use Sum to 10. Cause I'm awesome that way. I'm thinking B, B, C, C, E, with B in resources and skills, and C in race and attributes, with E being magic.

[Large Mike]

To Dwarf-size things cost an extra 10%

Yeah, I'll consider a peg-leg nautical. Just cause I dig it.

I'm not sure if there are any options to make things water-proof, but add another 5% to its price, and we'll call it water-proofed.

I'll look at created guns, but no guarentees I'll accept them.

To make a gun that can be fired underwater, I think I'm going to have to triple the cost and hook it up to an air tank. I can hear you saying 'TRIPLE, that's crazy!" You're right, it *is* crazy. My reasoning for doing this is to make you guys be way more creative than that. Spearguns, gyrojet guns, etc. Be creative guys.

Blue, I noticed Yin is initiated. I'm morally opposed. Would you be upset if I said let's go with no on the initiation?

Grifter, of course I'm open to new players. I'm not a *complete* Ogre. Feel free to submit a character.

Voorhees, just because I *prefer* priority or sum-to-10 doesn't mean I'll dismiss points out of hand.

[Tanka]

[Buddha72]

Count me in as your other half you SEXY BEAST!!! (referring to Blitz and her twins) I am jetting off for the weekend but I will be back this Monday afternoon sumbit a character then if there's still room.

[Herald of Verjig...]

[Blitz]

Im cool with that..I hadn't even realized it!

[Tanka]

How much would a cutlass be? Same as a regular sword?

Forgive the sheer idiocy: You have to Dwarf-size cyberware and bioware, correct?

[Herald of Verjig...]

Ares Mono-cutlass...

[Blitz]

I have sabers, but I just entered them as cougar long blades since that was as close as they come...unless you (large mike) think a katana is more appropriate.

[Ol' Scratch]

For anyone interested, I abandoned the idea of the hougan in favor of a "face" type of character. Figured we had plenty of magic and, apparently, plenty of muscle... so someone able to actually get us a good deal on our booty (not to mention to secure a sweet ship) was in order. He's also going to be quite the swordsman.

[Digital Heroin]

Thinking of one of my famous purists... the no cyber type... got a zen for Boarding Party types, being that it's something I aspire to do myself one day (Canadian Navy's boarding parties, the elite of the world)... I think I could muster something... of course BPs are my bread and butter, so I'll have to kick the habit...

[Large Mike]

Basically, as long as it follows the rules for *something*, it's all good. If you want a cutlass with the same stats and price as a fineblade, or mono-sword, or anything else, you're more or less good. If some else bases theirs on a katana, then it will just be different qualities and makes of cutlass. Feel free.

[Glyph]

This sounds like a cool game. I sent you a PM with my character. He's a human sea shaman sorcerer.

[Blitz]

FYI to you all....I'll be playing Yin, an albino adept while my cohort buddhaboy will be playing Yang, my twin, who is a face with high demolitions...

[Lindt]

Looks like we have a boarding party. Im planning on the slightly over the top dwarf big guns/driving/fixing type. Mmmmm... english(pirate talk) 4/6.

[Tanka]

Got you beat: English (Pirate Slang): 5 (7)

Oh, and he's a Dwarf who's playing a stereotypical pirate. Peg leg, hook hand and so forth.

[Ol' Scratch]

Great, once again another game with two faces. Oy. Oh well...

[Lindt]

Woh, 2 dwarf priates? How fun!

[Tanka]

Yes, but mine'll be funnier. *casual glance*

[Lindt]

Rut roh... do I hear a 'compitition' comming on? This should be entertaining >=)

[Blitz]

You know...2 dwarves would make for an excellent dwarf tossing contest!

[Lindt]

HA! :rotfl:

[Callidus]

So who's gonna take the troll pitcher? *8->

[Herald of Verjig...]

Once I get some karma and we steal a library, I can research "Launch Dwarf" an improvement on Fling.

[The Grifter]

Large Mike-Aces. What Im service do you use? I'll send ya my character idea over it. As of right now, I'm thinking of being either a phys adept or a samurai. Since I'm kinda new to this, I'll just fill in for some muscle for the crew.

[Bearclaw]

Do you still need players?
I read cyber pirates cover to cover last month, and then built a 6 man crew. I was gonna force them into my campaign as NPCs but if I could actually play one of them it would be a lot more fun :)
How 'bout a seal shifter? With demo?

[Large Mike]

As any of my players can tell you, I'm not a big fan of the 'fruity' character types. (Not my terminology, borrowed.) I'm a distinct non-fan of shifters, drakes, otaku, free spirits, cyberzombies and (usually) ghouls. So, you can submit one and hope that you have a cool enough character for it to pass, but it's not horribly likely.

And, if I were a seal, well, first I wouldn't be in the carib. Second, I would eat and bask in the sun all day, and maybe play with a ball. If I were a seal that could change shape to human, I'd do exactly the same thing. Maybe it's just me.

Grifter, I use MSN (large_mike_ca@hotmail.com).

Everyone else: Yes, I'm still accepting players. Send me crap until I make the OOC and IC threads. Do it! Do it now kids! Stick it to the man!

[Fresno Bob]

Well, guess what.

My character has 254835¥ to contribute to the gang. And thats after buying enough explosives to single-handedly destroy the Spanish Armada. Those things are ridiculously cheap.

Ah well.

[Herald of Verjig...]

[Fresno Bob]

Eh, I probably horribly overlooked something, and I'll end up without like...I don't know.

[Large Mike]

About that 'enough explosives to single-handedly destroy the Spanish Armada'...

Actually, on second thought, keep the explosives. Your character is accepted as is.

So far, it's Yin, Yang, Johnny Molotov, and I swear there was one other.

[Large Mike]

Glyph, you have a character who's name escapes me at the moment. He's in.

[Bearclaw]

So, is there or is there not a rigger?

I made a guy on the assumption that there was one. He's an orc mechanic/heavy weapons specialist. Goes by Greasy Louis. Mostly, he's Chewbaca looking for a Han :)

[Herald of Verjig...]

[Callidus]

Just sticking together my pilot rigger, using NSRCG... not my preferred method but can't get hold of the mate who has all my books *8-< I'll hopefully be able to chuck it over to you in an hour or so.... background might take a little longer though..... maybe finished tomorrow *8->

[Callidus]

Grrr.... NSRCG really can't do riggers.... *8-< I can chuck you a prototype for the character but I gotta get my rigger 3 back to finish it off..... well and check my cash.... *8-<

[edit] W00t! Gave NSRCG a good kicking and now it's working fine *8-> even calculating cash.... finally *8-> [/edit]

[Callidus]

Okay character should be winging it's way to you I've got 225k :nuyen: for the main ship plus a gunnery shop and a motorboat/ship shop depending on what boat/ship we end up in *8->

[Ol' Scratch]

Assuming my character is accepted, Jas Laine Loren Mountjoy the XIV will be donating approximately 304,945¥ (possibly quite a bit more depending on how many Contacts I finally decide on) for the ship and crew. Most of that will be reflected in his ability to finagle a good deal at the many ports of the Caribbean more than a reflection of actual equipment or ship parts, as well as beguilling the most unsavory scallywags he can find to join our motley crew.

He's also invested in navigation and cartography gear, and has the skills to get us where we need to go.

[Ol' Scratch]

Out of curiosity, are we going to be getting a single large ship or a group/fleet of smaller vessels like armed speedboats and jetskis?

[Lindt]

Ok, Im done with 'Iron Rodger' With my donation of a ship shop, a speed boat for boarding, and about 12k in cash, that places me firmyl outta command (wich I dont mind). Ill be sending it along shortly.

[Bearclaw]

Wow guys. Including my heavy weapons shop, my gun (a smartlinked Ingram Valiant) and cash, I'm only kicking in about 25K.
But, I can fix ships and big guns and drive anything on the water.
Character is done, still working on the background

[Ol' Scratch]

Looks like we're going to have a pretty swanky ship. We're almost up to a cool million for it. :D

[Bearclaw]

Someone's gotta be the captain though

[Fresno Bob]

Could you add the following things to my character sheet?

Cybereyes w/ low light system, and high powered Tool Laser

Thats less 1800¥, and .55 essence

Also add a level 3 Extended Volume system... .4 Bio Index, 25000¥ cost

And if Johnny's going to be the captain, I should probably fiddle with his skills and Background...

Currently he has no idea how to pilot the ship.

[Large Mike]

Alright, boys and girls, gather round on the story-time rug, because I'm about to tell you who made the cut.

Montjoy played by Dr. Funkenstein is plenty in. Also, at a donation of 304,945 :nuyen: he's fairly definatly in charge of this operation.
Iron Roger who should have the dark secret (name is actually Percy) flaw, is in.
Horatio Marley who's apparently a Shakespearian Rasta Wujen (only one of those things is true) is in.
Ziptide is in, even though I have nothing to say about him.
Johhny Mneum... err, Molotov is in, and for reference, came second in the donations. I'll leave it up to you guys on whether or not this makes him first mate.

Blitz, Yin and Yang are still welcome, if you can get me the character sheets for both before I finish making the ship and the OOC and IC threads.

[Fresno Bob]

Yin and Yang, its a race against time!

Good. I would've hated being the captain. First mate, I might enjoy.

I also firmly believe that the name Johnny, followed by almost anything, sounds really cool. Try it out.

[Bearclaw]

Hey, what about me?

[Callidus]

Ah well looks like my pilot riggers not gonna make it to start out, but have fun and I'll be waiting.... *8->

[Ol' Scratch]

[Glyph]

36,000 :nuyen: from Ziptide, too, if you're adding it all up.

[Large Mike]

Actually, as for the ship itself, I have a thing.

You see, I firmly believe that a ship should fit its' crew perfectly. So, you have 24 hours to give me suggestions on what you'd like to see on the ship, and then I'll build her. And then someone has to name her. I think this should be the captains' job.

24 hours (or less). Go.

[Ol' Scratch]

Ack! I'll ponder a name then toss a few up to see what everyone else thinks. If anyone else has some ideas, please share -- I suck at names. :D

As for the ship, I think either one large Ship-classification one (with a Hull and Bullwark rating) or several smaller ones (one or two Yacht-based "command" ships with Speedboats and Sports Cruisers -- maybe even Water Scooters -- as attack vessels/back-up) would be best. Since we'd be a single target with the former, it needs to be something strong enough to handle focused concentration of fire. But with the latter, we could spread out and come at other vessels in all directions. I'd prefer the latter, but... whatever works. :)

For "accessories," I'm pretty open for anything. I'd like the ship to be fast first, a high Signature second, and lots of armaments third. Maybe a turret for everyone who can handle one (ie, anyone who has Gunnery), and several defensive measures (like Smoke Projectors). Armor is important -- at least enough to stop most "small arms" if possible -- but our goal will likely to be to move in quick, ravage the opposition, and get away just as quickly. Prolonged battles aren't for us. I haven't read up on ramming options, but some kind of "hook onto the other ship"-style ram would be pretty appropriate, too, I'd imagine.

Oh, and hydrofoils are just kick ass. :D

More ideas to come as they form... and stuff.

[Fresno Bob]

I think the ship should be called the SS Zapnut.

[Fresno Bob]

Wait, heres a good list of names

SS Godzilla
SS Deathboat
SS Sinkable
SS Headkicker
SS Horrible Tragedy
SS Facepuncher
SS Spark Plug
SS Leprechaun
SS Nerfherder
SS Spleenbuster

More to come....maybe.

[Ol' Scratch]

Okay, I now know that I'm not the only one who sucks at naming ships.

[Fresno Bob]

Blaspheme, those names are excellent!

[Ol' Scratch]

:P

In any case, I'm about to go to bed but I thought I'd throw a few names I've been tinkering around for the last hour or so to see what you guys think. If nothing else, maybe they'll inspire some good suggestions. :)

The Bleeding Wench (hey, pirates can be a bitch, too)
The Immaculate Conception
The Kingston Dove
The Midnight Star
The Popped Cherry ( :D )
The Saucy Strumpet

Not the greatest, I know.

Oh, while we're hashing out those ideas, I figured I'd bring up crew positions up, too. Based upon Large Mike's comments, I'm assuming that Mountjoy is "stuck" ;) with the position of Captain, but we still have a few other positions that need to be filled. Below is a list I pulled straight out of my memory, so if it's not entirely accurate... well, get over it. :D Note that since Mountjoy is also probably the best (if not the only) qualified Navigator in the group, we can go ahead and assume that he's filling that position, too, unless someone is superbly qualified for the job.

That said, here's the list of positions (listed in command order) and what their job(s) are.

First Mate: The first mate is the second-in-command who's responsible for making sure everyone else (sans the captain) is doing their job and makes sure any orders the captain gives are followed properly and efficiently. When the captain's not around or off-ship, they're in charge. This position is usually filled by a "muscle" type, but a muscle type with brains and charisma. They're also responsible for keeping the crew in check in general, and for securing replacements whenever any men are lost (at least until the captain has a chance to look them over).

Quartermaster: The quartermaster's job is to acquire any day-to-day goods (mostly things like food, water, conjuring materials, and other crew-related supplies) and they're also responsible for keeping track of the cargo. They're usually responsible for taking care of harbormasters and that sort of thing, too, but this can be delegated to someone else if desired. If no one takes this position, it'll be delegated to the First Mate's duties as that's how it was generally handled on privateering vessels anyway (if memory serves).

Sargeant-at-Arms: The sargeant-at-arms is responsible for boarding/hunting parties and defending the ship's crew when under attack, either mundanely or magically. Think of them as the four star general of the crew to the captain's presidency, but only during a battle where the crew faces off against another crew. Otherwise, the first mate and quartermaster "outranks" them.

Master Gunner: While the sargeant-at-arms has full command of the crew during a battle, the master gunner's job is pretty much self-explainatory. They're responsible for the ship's guns and ammunition stores as well as commanding the gunners during a battle. The master gunner is also responsible for securing ammunition for the crew while in port, though he can easily assign this task to someone else. The master gunner outranks the sargeant-at-arms when it comes to gunnery and ship-to-ship combat, including long-range magical attacks.

Boatswain: The boatswain is responsible for the ship's maintenance and upkeep, including fuel concerns. Note that this is for the actual ship's maintenance, not onboard weapons or anything else. Obtaining supplies can be the boatswain job or he can delegate it to someone else as appropriate (usually the quatermaster). The boatswain also has dominant command over any crewmembers who don't outrank them and who aren't soldiers.

Pilot: The pilot's job is pretty much self-explanatory as well. They drive the ship. If a rigger, they're also responsible for ship-to-ship and ship-to-land communications and electronic warfare. If not, that task falls to the first mate or captain as appropriate. Although they're the lowest rank of the major positions, the pilot only takes orders from the captain, navigator, and first mate. If the ship features any remote weapons that the rigger-pilot can man, the master gunner can give them orders, too.

I believe that's about it. Anyone who doesn't snag one of these positions will just be assumed to be secondary mates. You'll still outrank the NPC crew for the most part, but that's about it.

If you want one of these positions, jump up and state what you feel qualifies your character for the job (if you have the appropriate skills, list your rating along with the skill if you don't mind sharing). If any positions are left open by the time the game starts, the captain'll just assign them to the best of my understanding of your characters.

[Fresno Bob]

Johnny can be First Mate, nevermind that he is probably unqualified for it...

His skills lie in diving, and blowing shit up. Perhaps in this brave new world of the 2060s, theres a new job for him. Also, hes a crackshot with a Gyrojet pistol.

[Glyph]

Ziptide would probably be part of the senior bridge crew (since he has a good ship skill), as well as being a leader in boarding parties (he's a sorcerer, as well as a good shot with a gyrojet pistol).

As for the ship, Zip would probably prefer his own cabin to a communal berth - doesn't have to be big, but he IS a higher-ranking part of the crew - and an actual place for a shamanic lodge would also be very useful. He will probably ward a few areas of the ship, but warding the entire ship would be too much work. It would be good to have at least one smaller boat as well as the main ship, for boarding other vessels, going ashore, etc. Ziptide has the motorboat skill as well as the ship skill.

[Cheese Emperor]

I'm nearly done with my drone rigger type. He can handle most of the more dull and menial tasks of repair/maintenance with the few drones he has not devoted to combat. If wanted, he can be the pilot too. Just tell me so I can shuffle some skill points around. He's also a nasty bugger in combat dominating the air, water, and ship with different drones. He's got 2 microskimmers that can go underwater and clean up any threats there, 2 rotodrones for various things like fast response aid in special places, and 2 Steel Lynx's for ship defense.

[Blitz]

both myself and torrey are out of town for the holidays.

you'll get my charcter sheet the moment i return i'll be back on sunday the 28th

[Fresno Bob]

We'd all like our own cabin Glyph. But this ain't no pleasure cruise!

[Herald of Verjig...]

Maybe Horatio should be in charge of managing supplies, catalog will make it easy to see what we have. He's not bad at haggling (Bargain 6), but doesn't have a horde of contacts either.

[Ol' Scratch]

All right, so far we have...

Captain & Navigator: Mountjoy.
First Mate: Johnny Molotov.
Quartermaster: Horatio Marley.
Sargeant-at-Arms: Ziptide.
Boatswain (and possibly Pilot): Cheese's drone rigger?

Hmm, lot's of M-names there. :D

Unless someone wishes to challenge those positions, that leaves the Master Gunner and Pilot positions open. Any other takers?